Para Los Ninos Charter in Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Reported students

301

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

20th percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

301

Para Los Ninos Charter: 301 reported students.

State peer staffing position

24th percentile

20.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 296
Teachers (FTE): 16
Student–teacher ratio: 18.5:1

What the reported data says about Para Los Ninos Charter

Para Los Ninos Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Para Los Ninos Charter District. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.4%) and Black (3.7%). English learners represent 34.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Para Los Ninos Charter

1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 34.1%
Students with disabilities: 11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 88%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic94.4%
Black3.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Para Los Ninos Charter

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Ninth Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	302	0.6 mi
Puente Charter Elementary · Charter · Puente Charter District	KG–05	300	1.1 mi
KIPP Promesa Prep Elementary · Charter · KIPP Promesa Prep District	KG–04	495	1.1 mi
KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter Elementary · Charter · KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter District	KG–08	518	1.1 mi
Soto Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–06	186	1.2 mi
Utah Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–08	360	1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Para Los Ninos Charter

What grades does Para Los Ninos Charter serve?

Para Los Ninos Charter reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Para Los Ninos Charter District.

How many students attend Para Los Ninos Charter?

Para Los Ninos Charter reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Para Los Ninos Charter?

The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 301 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Para Los Ninos Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Para Los Ninos Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Para Los Ninos Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

88% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Para Los Ninos Charter in?

Para Los Ninos Charter is part of Para Los Ninos Charter District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Para Los Ninos Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ninth Street Elementary (0.6 mi), Puente Charter (1.1 mi), KIPP Promesa Prep (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.